Eat This Scroll
258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsEach week we release two episodes covering a range of engaging, practical, and eclectic topics surrounding God's Word. Each episode features a pastor or leader in the church to share what they have been chewing on in God's Word. We hope each week you're encouraged, challenged, and empowered by the impact God's Word is having on us. Ultimately, we hope this helps you love God, love your neighbor, and make disciples.
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Episodes
Kingdom Legacy: Pitfalls of Parenting
March 01, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBHow it could go wrong. In this final installment of the Kingdom Legacy mini series, Phares shares some of her failures as a parent. An important part of parenting is being able to examining your own mistakes honestly. Come and listen in as Phares shares how transparency and humility can impact your parenting.
1 Peter pt. 4
February 28, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBAre we missing something? When we talk about the Gospel, do we do it justice? Jerell works through Peter's epistle, highlighting how he describes the Gospel. Find out why the Good News is even better than we thought!
Anger
February 25, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBJesus can't be serious... But, what if He is? Sean continues our stroll through the Sermon on the Mount and dives head first into anger. We look at what murder, worship, and hellfire all have to do with each other.
Kingdom Legacy: Process of Parenting
February 22, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBTransformation or conformation? Phares springs off of Brett's sermon regarding the process of parenting. She shares insight into homelife dynamics surrounding sports, conflicting secular ideas, and general balance. Don't miss out on practical wisdom to support you as you invest in children.
Psalm 119
February 21, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBI need God, I think. Lew discusses the 119th Psalm, examining how Scripture reveals the cry of a heart desperate for God's intervention in their life. In a world full of cheap alternatives, we need to examine if our life's reflect the right dependance on God.
Fulfill the Law
February 18, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBDid Jesus dump the Old Testament? How should we read and understand the Old Testament? Sean dives into Jesus' words concerning His fulfillment of the Law and Prophets and draws out some principles for us today.
Kingdom Legacy: Plan of Parenting
February 15, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBWhen is enough, enough? This world has myriad voices that want to speak into our families and our marriages; some are good sound instruction and others are degrading. However, Phares offers us a simpler way: Scripture. She brings four essential verses that marked out her cardinal directions in parenting.
Feasts
February 11, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBSo what's the deal with feasts? Sometimes, details in the Bible can feel like strange esoteric artifacts of a bygone era. However, we believe in the usefulness of the whole Bible so there must be something there we can learn. Jamie lays a foundation for what feasts are and why we should pay attention to them in the Bible. Mentions: https://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/holidays.html#loaded Celebrating Jesus in Biblical Feasts by Dr. Richard Booker
Kingdom Legacy: Purpose of Parenting
February 08, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWhat God created was good. How are we to understand God's good creation of marriage and the family in light of our fallen state? Phares takes us through her life and examines how God's grace enabled her and Brett to reset trajectories affected by sin and re-orient their family. We all have baggage, we all are affected by sin, but God's grace is sufficient.
Jeremiah
February 07, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MBWhat do we do when we don't see success? Jamie shares her observations through Jeremiah. We look at what it looks like to understand biblical faithfulness and how God expresses it towards us.
Salt of the Earth
February 04, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBDon't be so salty! Or... do! Jesus uses a lot of illustrates and parabolic language that can sometimes be confusing. However, Sean walks us through this section and helps connect us back to the Old Testament.
1 Peter pt. 3
January 31, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBHow in the world do you experience joy in the midst of suffering? As Christians, this strange dichotomy is a common theme throughout the New Testament. Jerell continues exploring what it means to do this well, and some ways we get it wrong.
Praying Life
January 28, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBWhat do our emotions and prayer have to do with each other? Do we stuff our emotions down, or let them take the wheel in the name of "authenticity"? Lew points us to Jesus' prayer life as we explore how we should approach God in prayer.
Fasting
January 24, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWhat is fasting? The nature of fasting makes it sort of an unspoken practice among Christians. We're not really supposed to broadcast our fast to the world. Jamie introduces the discipline and shares an overview of what it is and what it isn't.
Blessed for My Namesake
January 21, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.44 MBWhat does it mean to be biblically persecuted? The idea of persecution is a very real experience for many in our world, now and historically. Then there's many who claim persecution, but does it fit the biblical definition? Sean continues in his exposition of Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount to help us understand how God's blessing is tied to persecution.
1 Peter pt. 2
January 17, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWe are aliens. Jerell continues his series in 1 Peter. This episode breaks down Peter's introduction and brings us to the topics of identity, unity, and our place as Christians in this world.
Exiles and Citizens
January 17, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWe are aliens. Jerell continues his series in 1 Peter. This episode breaks down Peter's introduction and brings us to the topics of identity, unity, and our place as Christians in this world.
Blessed are the Persecuted
January 14, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MBHow can you be blessed when you're being persecuted? While the idea of persecution is not foreign in today's day and age, its biblical understanding and implication is often missed entirely. Sean discusses Jesus' words concerning persecution and offers us insight into what they mean and don't mean for us today.
Prayer
January 10, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBWhat do you believe about prayer? Lew opens up the discussion about what prayer is and how we should think about it. We explore some common ideas about prayer that are damaging as well as offer up some simple thoughts to help you understand prayer better.
Light of the World
January 07, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.34 MBJesus is the light of the world. This week Jamie muses about the implications of the light that shines on mankind from Isaiah. What does this mean for us and why is this imporant are just a few questions we discuss together.
Blessed are the Peacemakers
January 03, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBWhat does it mean to be a peacemaker? Sean unpacks another blessing from Jesus to His followers. This time, examining something we can all use a little bit more in our lives. In a world of sides and social media wars, what we need is God's people to walk in peace.
Liturgy
December 31, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWhat in the world is liturgy? If you've ever heard this dusty old word you might get visions of old cathedrals, candles, and chanting. However, Lew explains what a liturgy is and why having a well-developed one is a blessing to the church.
1 Peter Intro
December 27, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBEver wonder what Peter wrote about? Jerell gives us an introduction to the first Epistle (or letter) from the Apostle Peter. Come alone as we start a walkthrough of this book of the Bible.
Blessed are the Pure in Heart
December 24, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBHow are we pure in heart? Sean opens up the Sermon on the Mount again to explore more of Jesus' Beatitudes. In examining the text we talk about the heart and what it means to be pure. If we want to see God, we should figure out what Jesus' words here mean.
Worship
December 20, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIt's just music, right? Worship on a popular level has been formed into something that doesn't quite reflect how Scripture talks about it. Lew breaks down what worship is inside and outside the church.
The Church
December 17, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBWhat is the meaning and purpose of the church? Is church something you do on Sundays? Whether you've grown up in a Christian home or you're brand new to the Faith, there's probably some confusion about what the church is. Take a listen to get a better handle on what the church is and what it means for you.
Blessed are Those Who Hunger
December 13, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBAre you hungry? Hunger and thirst are as familiar to most of us as anything. It can be a visceral response in our bodies. We get "hangry". We are moved to compassion for those who experience extreme hunger because of lack. Sean works through what Jesus means when He proclaims a blessing on those who are hungry and thirsty.
Missions
December 10, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBTake the Gospel to the ends of the earth! How does UFC fulfill the Great Commission with local and global missions in mind? Brett gives us a peak behind the curtain of how UFC handles missions efforts and the support of those in the field.
Blessed are the Merciful
December 06, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBMerciful in a merciless world. The world we live in views mercy for the weak, that is unless it's mercy for your own interest. Vengeance and judgement are often constant companions when we interact with those around us, be it coworkers or family members. Even a child understands vengeance. Sean unpacks why Jesus blesses those who are merciful and what that means for us.
Giving of Ourselves
December 03, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn a world of self-care and treating yourself, what's a Christian to do? Jamie shares the value in living a life of sacrifice and generosity towards others. Through hospitality and intentionality in community, the body of Christ operates for God's glory and each other's good.
Practicing Advent
November 29, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MBWhat is Advent anyways? Today Jamie discusses the purpose of this historic season and how we can benefit from it today. In a world that rushes from one thing to another, seeking what we can get and then moving on, let's slow down in preparation for celebrating our Savior's birth.
Being a Learner
November 29, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBHow do you learn? Or, maybe more importantly, why do you learn? Lew shares about his experience in being a learner and why that matters for his Christian life. Sharing growth in his own life as well as practical tools for you to take home.
Expectations for Advent
November 26, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBHow do we Christmas? It's no mystery that Christmas means one thing to the culture we live in and a wholly different thing to God in His Word. So, what do we need to do to prepare ourselves for a biblical Christmas? Jerell introduces Advent, a historical Christian observance, as a means of intentionally being formed by the Christmas story.
History of UFC pt. 2
November 22, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBHow do you even start a church? Brett takes a dive into the history of UFC and how it all started. If you've ever wondered what it takes and how God has blessed this gathering, we've got the answers here.
Imitators
November 19, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB"Follow me as I follow Christ" - 1 Cor. 11:1 As a Christian we have the great privilege of not doing this life alone. Where most, young people especially, people need someone to lead them and show them how to do life the world only has a few options. The Body of Christ, however, has the perfect solution. Listen in as Jamie shares the value in imitating and having people ahead of you on the path of life in your community.
Practices of Discipleship: Conclusion
November 16, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBLet's make disciples! In conclusion of our Practices of Discipleship series Jerell unpacks some of the ideas from the sermon on Sunday. What does it look like to make disciples? Are we all supposed to do this? Find out what this sometimes ambiguous idea looks like practically.
Blessed are the Meek
November 15, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWhat does it mean to be meek? If you've ever wondered what it means to be meek, or you've just assumed it's synonymous with weak, come along with us. Sean breaks down the next "Beattitude" found in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
Men's Ministry
November 12, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBAre you a man? Today we tackle the topic of Men's Ministry. Jerell cracks open the often overlooked topic of the church and we ask some tough questions.
Practice of Evangelism
November 09, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBShare the Gospel. Seems simple enough, but there can be a lot that goes into it. Jerell recaps Sunday's sermon on the greatest gift mankind has received, and the greatest challenge that faces us.
Jesus in Context
November 08, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBHave you considered the Jewishness of Jesus? It can be common for someone to say, "Jesus wasn't a __________". While this is usually intended as a dig at the recipient, we understand that Jesus was born and lived 2,000 years ago halfway across the world. Lew dives into the culture and times around Jesus and how we should work to not make Jesus into our own likeness.
Blessed are Those Who Mourn
November 05, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.69 MBIs the person who mourns really blessed? Often Jesus' teachings pointed to some distinction between our world and the Kingdom of God, the reality we live in and the reality of the now-but-not-yet. This episode Sean continues his ongoing series through the Sermon on the Mount. We take a look at what it means to be blessed and to mourn.
Practice of Formation
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWho are you, and how do you change that? Jerell dives back into this week's sermon on the practice of formation. So much of who we are comes down to identity and purpose, which is formed by what we repeatedly do. Take a listen as we unpack some of this week's sermon.
History of University Fellowship Church pt. 1
November 01, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBWhere did UFC start? Well, to answer that question we have to go back to the beginning. Not the beginning of time, rather what laid the groundwork that ultimately led to the church plant that is UFC. Stick around and get to know Brett's history.
Jonah
October 29, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBWhat's the difference between the children's version of Jonah and the standard biblical account? Jerell shares his reflections on the story of Jonah. We explore the characters, attitudes, and motifs of this often overlooked biblical account. Finally, we conclude with identifying how Jonah's story can be seen reflected in our own lives.
Practice of Compassion
October 26, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBHow do Christians help? Should Christians help? Jerell unpacks this week's sermon from our Practices of Discipleship series. Compassion is a, somewhat, polarizing topic amidst the Christian community. Yet, we see a clear call for Christians to be compassionate, and we see Jesus having compassion. So what do we do with it? Listen in as we discuss.
Blessed are the Poor In Spirit
October 25, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." So what is being blessed? How about poor in spirit? And what is this is kingdom of heaven stuff? Jesus' sermon on the mount often has people confused or it's quoted without much thought given to it's meaning. Sean begins this, one verse at a time, explaining the "Blessed" statements.
Structure In Acts pt. 1
October 22, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBHave you ever considered the chronology of the Bible? Craig takes us on a journey exploring the structure of the book of Acts and we consider what that means when we're interpreting Scripture. I bet you never thought so much excitement could be generated around sequences of biblical events!
Structure in Acts pt. 2
October 22, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBI bet you thought we were done! Craig continues our journey through Acts. We consider what difference all this makes to our lives as well as other things. Join us as we conclude our fascinating examination of how Acts is structured.
Practice of Community
October 19, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIsn't community just for the socialites and extroverts? One of the privileges and blessings we receive as Christians is a family of believers. Community is more than your next-door neighbors, and it's more than socializing. Jerell unpacks what it means to engage in the church body and why you need it, and why you're needed by others in it.
His Disciples Came to Him
October 18, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.16 MBThe Sermon on the Mount is one of the most jam packed sections of Scripture. So much so that Sean decided to go through it verse by verse. This rich section of the Bible offers incredible insight into how we approach God, who we are as Christians, what are the blessings God freely gives, and much more. This episode covers the opening line of the Scripture. If you thought an episode couldn't be made out of one line, consider it a challenge accepted. You'll be surprised by how much God is sp...